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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: vegfuel on August 20, 2007, 03:16:39 pm

Title: Any difference?
Post by: vegfuel on August 20, 2007, 03:16:39 pm

I own an 81' diesel Rabbit with a 4 spd tranny. I want a 5 spd. I know where I can get a 5 spd tranny off of an 80' gasoline Rabbit. The bell housing looks the same. Would it be possible to swap trannies?

Title: Any difference?
Post by: burn_your_money on August 20, 2007, 04:11:13 pm

Yes you definitly can do it. You will need the mk1 5 speed top tranny mount as well as the 5 speed shifter linkage.

What is your tranny code? If it's a 4A just leave it, it's better then most 5 speeds in regards to top gear ratio

check www.scirocco.org/gears to see what you'll be swapping in. Take careful note of the year of tranny you are installing. www.brokevw.com explains how to read the date code

Title: Any difference?
Post by: vegfuel on September 08, 2007, 06:24:29 pm

Tyler,

I got the 5 spd tranny for $125 and that included removal, shifter and linkages. I had a hell of time getting out the original 4 spd with just me and regular tools. I then got the 5 spd all cleaned up and my father helped me hoist it up in and click into the engine. I was kind of anxious that it might not work judging from all of the swearing and amount fluids coming out :lol: , but then we got her in and wired up the starter to the battery and it cranked over and idled smooth as butter! :D

Title: Any difference?
Post by: RabbitJockey on September 09, 2007, 07:29:56 am

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Title: Any difference?
Post by: burn_your_money on September 13, 2007, 11:19:53 am

How is highway cruising now?